The prophet Isaiah spoke of the remnant of dispersed outcasts who will be gathered from the four corners of the earth back to the land of Israel. Over the years, droves of Russian and European Jews have made aliyah (return to the homeland), in fulfillment of Isaiah 11:12. However, did you know that Jews from …
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Happy Hanukkah! We're now two days into celebration. Time for the really fun stuff! Hanukkah is characterized by the joyous traditions associated with it. Remember, it is a joyous occasion...and Jews don't need much prodding to have a good time! So let's explore a few traditions. Womens Participation in Hanukkah Traditionally, women play a major …
The latest edition of Word from Jerusalem is out. Having just celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, it is no surprise that the lead article is dedicated to that historical event. However, this edition also contains other interesting articles, such as: The ICEJ Remembers the Balfour Declaration at the London Belfast Celebration The …
Hi everyone! I hope you are enjoying a little bit of Hanukkah as we join with our Jewish friends in celebrating the miracle that happened! We're in the midst of a series of posts about Hanukkah, so if you don't know what that miracle was, please review: Hanukkah 2017 is Coming What is Hanukkah About? …
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